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FACT SHEET Oklahoma State University Sensor and Sensor-Related Research OSU's sensor and sensor-related technology transfer has contributed to a phenomenal increase in income from all OSU technologies. Through the end of FY05, OSU had leveraged $16.2 million of a special state appropriation for sensor and other homeland security-related research to attract $51.5 million in additional external funding---a ratio of 3:2:1. Focusing on sensor testing and evaluation programs to support the Global War on Terrorism, the UML is expected to generate additional funding. OSU's Intellectual Property Office reports sensor and sensor-related technology has resulted in a number of new patents, license agreements, disclosures, new start-up companies, and increased license income. Since FY2000, 11 new patents were issued, 4 license agreements were negotiated, 63 disclosures were submitted, 6 start-up companies were formed, and license income from all sensor patents increased to $1,265,906. Sensor and sensor-related research performed by more than 40 OSU faculty have led to new technology developments for a number of applications. Sensors to detect bacterial agents in antibiotic resistant infections will enable both military and civilian medical applications. Developments in biosensor technology enable the rapid detection of dangerous food contaminants, such as listeria monocytogenes, to give food processors early warning of the presence of harmful bacteria. Development of molecular switches or beacons which are directed at specific structural targets will sense biological and chemical warfare agents. OSU sensor technologies commercialized by private firms include a personnel radiation monitor, a corrosion sensor, optical sensors to detect plant nutrition and many others. OSU researchers developed a method to measure radiation that Landauer, Inc., with operations in Stillwater, developed into a radiation badge to be worn by radiation workers, including astronauts in last summer's space shuttle. OSU researchers collaborated with a commercial firm to develop "Greenseeker," an integrated optical sensor and fertilizer sprayer used to maximize productivity by directing differing amounts of expensive chemicals to sections of a large plot. OSU research will improve the survivability, security and reliability of military sensors. Sensors deployed in enemy territory to collect observational data on the environment, detect chemical agents or track the movement of troops are fragile with limited power, memory and battery life, and vulnerable to enemy intrusion. OSU researchers are working to make the sensors more resilient to enemy attacks so that, if captured, U.S. military can detect if the sensors have been tampered with and contain false information. Posted - 5/4/06 Chamber of Commerce | Relocating | Education © www.goponca.com - Ponca City Development Authority - Ponca City, Oklahoma